Volunteer

Volunteer at a Colon Cancer Coalition Event

Want to raise awareness, screening rates, and understanding of colon cancer in your community? Volunteering at a Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Race or other Colon Cancer Coalition event is a great way to make a positive impact. Find an event and contact your Local Event Director to find out how you can help! Not sure how to get involved? Contact us today and we’ll help you find the right volunteer opportunity for you!

A. Yes. We welcome all groups to participate. Friends, local shops, corporations, school groups, sororities/fraternities, Rotary and Lions clubs, track teams, and running clubs have all volunteered at our events and added loads of fun and spirit. Just let the Local Event Director know the approximate size of your group before race day.

A: Race day volunteers check-in about 2 hours ahead of the race start time, and wrap-up shortly after the post-race awards presentation. Exact time commitments will vary based on your assigned task, etc.

A. Yes. Ask about helping at packet pick-up in the days leading up to the race. You can also help publicize the event (see below). And we welcome involvement with community outreach, survivorship, event sponsorships, as well as your suggestions. Just mention your interest and availability to the Local Event Director.

A. Yes, there’s lots of opportunity for media pros who want to make a difference, as well as PR, Advertising, Communications, Journalism, and Marketing students. Running media relations for a local Get Your Rear in Gear or other Colon Cancer Coalition event is also a great opportunity for anyone rejoining the workforce to gain hands-on experience writing press releases and pitching stories the media. Contact our Communications Director for more information.

A. All events are run 100% by volunteers. In each community, a committee of passionate people plans, publicizes, and runs our events. If you have special skills that would benefit the committee, or a passion for the cause, please contact our National Event Manager to see how your skills can be best put to use.